Jennifer Silverman

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Poster Printing 101: Concepts and Colors

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 11:59 pm
Poster printing has become one of the most popular services availed by different companies, establishments, groups and people around the world. It has been one of the most common ways used to promote and advertise a product, a service, an event and the like. A lot of people avail the service yet so...
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The UPrinting Design Blog is Now on Facebook!

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 10:18 pm
The UPrinting Design Blog has long been looking for a way get to know you guys more. We value our readers’ thoughts and opinions. And with your help, we’re confident that our Facebook venture will open the door for more fruitful interactions between us.     Subscribe to our UPDB Facebook ...
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Poster Design Inspiration – 12 Movies to Watch Out For in 2012

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 1:45 am
Posters are great for both business and personal use. When used correctly, these printed materials can help you drive more customers to your store. But, how you create your custom poster design could make or break it. If you are looking for design inspiration, movie posters are great sources. Have ...
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A Tribute to the Master of Fantasy: 35 Frank Frazetta-Inspired Artworks

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 11:13 pm
Ask any fantasy illustrator who his/her favorite artists are and the name Frank Frazetta will probably be mentioned.  An illustration that depicts Frazetta being welcomed by his own creations A Jack Kirby and Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Famer, Frazetta is an iconic figure when it comes to mode...
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Catalogs as your Marketing Partner for your Clothing Business

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 9:40 pm
Catalogs are also the most effective marketing tool you can use for your business. If you are marketing something, people always need for catalogs in order to look at the exact color and appearance of the products you are endorsing. The way you have presented your products in your catalogs can ...
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3 Q's Your Marketing Postcard Must Have

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 9:24 pm
Postcards to many are printed cards with cover design of a beautiful place, town or city, or a picture of an iconic persona or a hero or heroine of a city and etc, the sender had been to.  But for marketing agencies and business owners, postcards have been one of their marketing paraphernalia ...
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24 Creative Newsletter Designs for Your Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 2:48 am
Newsletters are print or online publications that contain news, features and images about a single topic. They are distributed by organizations/companies to their subscribers to encourage participation and increase sales. A newsletter’s primary purpose is to help build positive relationships with...
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Eye-opening Posters and Print Ads – a World Cancer Day Special

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Jan 31, 2012, 3:42 am
In 2010 alone, there were close to 8 million deaths around the world caused by cancer. That number is expected to rise up to 12 million in 2030 and we are bound to lose even more mothers, fathers, siblings and friends due to cancer in the coming years. With most cancer cases and deaths taking place ...
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45 Intriguing Beer Bottle Labels

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 7:41 pm
When I need a quick drink, I usually grab a San Miguel or Pabst Blue Ribbon. But I also like trying out foreign brands or those made by independent brewing companies. Oftentimes, I’m guilty of judging a beer by its label. And I can say from experience that good looking beer doesn’t necessarily ...
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A Fresh Start – 30 New Business Card Designs

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Jan 23, 2012, 10:52 pm
The first few months of the year would be the perfect time to revamp your business card. A new and trendy business card design can help you attract new clients and enhance your professional image.  To give you some design ideas and inspiration, we’ve collected 30 of the best business card designs...
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20 Unique Dragon Logos for Design Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Jan 20, 2012, 10:13 am
In Chinese culture, the dragon is often associated with wealth, power and success. In the West, on the other hand, the dragon is known for its strength and dominance. It’s no wonder, then, that various groups/companies incorporate the dragon’s name and image to their brand. Placing a dragon logo...
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Cool Penguin Facts and Photos for Penguin Awareness Day

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 1:29 am
In celebration of Penguin Awareness day this January 20, we present you with a list of interesting facts about penguins and some cute photos to go along with them! Use this post as inspiration and educate more people about penguins by making and distributing penguin-themed bookmarks and door hangers...
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30 Vibrant Greeting Card Designs for Chinese New Year 2012

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Jan 11, 2012, 11:08 pm
On January 23, the world will once again be celebrating the Chinese New Year! The highly anticipated Chinese holiday is not only celebrated in mainland China, but in neighboring countries and those with significant Chinese populations as well. 2012 is the Year of the Dragon–the 5th animal in the C...
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Canvas Design Inspiration – Vintage Photos of Amelia Earhart

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Jan 10, 2012, 7:01 pm
“Please know that I am aware of the hazards. I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be a challenge to others.” An aviation pioneer, feminist icon, bestselling author and fashion idol, Amelia Earhart, due to all ...
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Save the Eagles – 30 Stunning Eagle Photos for Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Jan 4, 2012, 10:36 pm
The United States’ national symbol was once dangerously close to extinction. But with the help of various organizations such as the American Eagle Foundation, the waters where the bald eagles sought food were cleaned and their natural habitat was given added protection. Today, the bald eagle is n...
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37 Tribal Dragons for Sticker Design Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Dec 26, 2011, 10:00 am
This coming Year of the Dragon, tribal dragons will definitely be in. If you’re not brave enough to get a tattoo, you can always turn to the pain-free but super cool, tribal dragon stickers. Dragon stickers would fit perfectly on your cars, motorcycles, laptops, iPods, electric guitars and long bo...
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Postcard Design Inspiration – Nature Photography

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Dec 19, 2011, 10:00 am
Nature is immensely beautiful. So beautiful, in fact, that it’s just mind-boggling how people could take it for granted. Throughout the years, green advocates have been giving us statistics that illustrate the constant damage we’ve been dealing to natural habitat. This is usually followed by wa...
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UPrinting's Gift to You – Apple iPod Touches and an iPad2!

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Dec 13, 2011, 10:00 am
This holiday season, UPrinting.com takes part in the spirit of giving by raffling away yet another set of cool prizes! Three Apple iPod Touches (8 GB) and one Apple iPad2 (16 GB) will be up for grabs. And just like before, you won’t have to purchase anything to enter the sweeps!     To join, ...
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Inspiration and Propaganda – 30 Influential Statement Posters

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Dec 12, 2011, 10:00 am
Statement posters have power. They can influence  people’s decisions, proven by their major role in product advertising, military recruitment and various types of propaganda. They can also be excellent motivators, commonly found in offices and classrooms to help ease stress and keep people focuse...
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35 Christmas Greeting Card Designs for Your Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Dec 7, 2011, 10:00 am
I passed by the local drugstore the other day and thought of buying greeting cards to give away this Christmas. Like most people, I looked for two things: 1) a great design and 2) a message interesting and sincere enough that it would seem like I wrote it. But after 30 minutes of rolling my eyes at ...
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30 Digital Designs for Your Christmas Canvas Prints

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Dec 5, 2011, 10:00 am
Decorate your living room with classy and picturesque canvas prints this Christmas! With UPrinting’s help, you can transfer your Christmas themed digital painting or photograph into a high quality rolled canvas or stretched canvas. Christmas canvas prints can be a great complement to traditional d...
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57 Creative 2012 Calendar Designs for Your Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Dec 1, 2011, 10:00 am
2012 is fast approaching! As you cross your fingers for a peaceful and productive year ahead, it would be a good idea to have your 2012 calendars printed as early as now. Calendars can help you start the year right as you can use them to mark goals and important dates for 2012. Furthermore, they ca...
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30 Halloween Flyer Designs for Your Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Oct 24, 2011, 11:00 am
With so many Halloween parties happening around town this Halloween season, it could be a bit challenging to attract enough guests to fill up your venue. But come up with groovy Halloween flyers and guests may just flock your party like a bunch of zombies smelling blood. Although Halloween gives de...
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Jewelry Postcard Inspiration: 40 Beautiful Photographs You Must See

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Oct 20, 2011, 1:44 am
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so the song goes. A bit exaggerated I should say, but we females do have a weakness for jewels and all things sparkly. And if you are in a business of selling such pretties, why not flaunt them on prints and postcards? If you ask me, the best way to sell jewelry...
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40 Personal Letterheads of Influential People

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Oct 19, 2011, 11:00 am
What do Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali and Albert Einstein have in common? In addition to being recognized universally as three of the most influential people of all time,  they all used personal letterheads. Individuals and companies in all industries make it a point to have their own unique letterh...
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33 Classic Horror Movie Posters

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Oct 14, 2011, 11:00 am
Some of the scariest and most successful horror movies of all time were made before the 90s, back when digital film-making tools were scarce or non-existent. What these films lacked in special effects, they made up for through innovative plots and colorful characters that laid the blueprint for hund...
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35 Beautiful Sunset Photos for Postcard Design Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Oct 12, 2011, 11:00 am
The sunset is one of nature’s greatest gifts to man. It’s such a marvelous sight that it can put witnesses in awe. Furthermore, no matter where you are in the world, there will always be a sunset to behold. A sunset’s appearance can be affected by factors such as scenery, location and a pheno...
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30 Beautiful Presentation Folder Designs

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Oct 12, 2011, 1:46 am
If you are promoting your business through a conference or business presentation, it is mandatory to have printed materials given away as visuals or tokens for the event. While you’re at it, why not leave a lasting impression by having a presentation folder to keep all those small inserts organize...
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25 Awesome Typography Poster Designs

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Oct 8, 2011, 1:49 am
Posters are great for promotion, inspiration and decoration. They are usually made of thick paper stock that you can easily mount on the wall for everyone to see. For that reason alone, posters need to be eye-catching, easy to understand and convincing. To achieve that purpose, one needs to make ea...
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34 Brochure Examples for your Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Oct 5, 2011, 11:00 am
Brochures are small to medium sized compact marketing tools that are usually composed of a single sheet of paper. Due to their efficiency and affordability, brochures are still among the most popular marketing tools used. They are very effective due their capacity to deliver all the necessary inform...
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32 Excellent Ticket Design Samples

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Oct 3, 2011, 8:12 pm
In the past, event tickets were primarily made to help the organizers control the inflow of guests in the venue. But with the advancement of printing technology,  event tickets are now used for marketing purposes. In addition to the name, schedule and details of the event, logos of the sponsors are...
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49 Excellent Logo Design Samples

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Sep 28, 2011, 11:00 am
Coke, IBM and Nike as we all know are three of the most successful corporations in the world. Although they run in different industries, one thing they have in common is is a trademark logo design that is simple, unique and influential. In fact, their three iconic logos have definitely contributed t...
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Window Clings: Tips and Ideas

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Sep 26, 2011, 11:00 am
Most restaurants and boutiques display window clings of different sizes on glass surfaces facing the sidewalk. And for good reason. Window clings are proven promotional tools that are both informative and attractive. Unlike other stickers that make use of adhesive, window clings make use of the stat...
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Direct Mailing: Things You Should Know Before Getting Started

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Sep 22, 2011, 10:45 pm
Direct mailing is a great marketing strategy. You can reach people directly and notify them of your newest projects and events, thank them for their recent business with you and for anything else, really. However, mailing your cards and letters yourself can be very tedious.  There are certain area...
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43 Awesome Posters for Your Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Sep 21, 2011, 11:00 am
Posters are really such versatile prints that can be very effective for multiple purposes. They can be used to promote events, movies, plays, concerts, products, bands and people. Also, more often than not, the best poster prints, regardless of what they advertise  are also great for decoration. De...
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46 Cute Baby Pictures for Postcard Design Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Sep 19, 2011, 11:00 am
Cute babies are simply irresistible. They can soften up even the toughest  blokes around simply by being their innocent selves. Combined with great photography, the precious moments when these little angels express tender emotions can be captured and relived. For these reasons, cute baby pictures w...
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30 Beautiful Corporate Identity Design Samples You Should See

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Sep 17, 2011, 4:09 am
First impressions last and it’s vital for you and your business to make them good. On that note, you should make sure that everything you give away communicates your identity well. From concept, to design, to the actual prints; everything should be well thought of and devised. After all, nothing ...
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Cool Typographic Flyer Design Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Sep 16, 2011, 10:05 pm
Typography plays a big role in design. It not only helps get your message across directly, it even conveys messages that go beyond the written text. With the right font, color combination, and layout, you can set the mood or setting you want. As you will see on the samples below, even text can bec...
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45 Abstract Designs Perfect for Canvas Prints

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Sep 12, 2011, 11:00 am
There are works of art that can be very difficult to understand–some will always be subjected to various interpretations due to their ambiguity. Still, such abstract works have been hugely popular since the late 19th century up to this very day. Following the influence of movements such as expres...
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Calendar Design Inspiration and Tips

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Sep 9, 2011, 11:00 am
The calendar is a very underrated tool. A wall calendar, poster calendar or even card calendar can be used for both decorative and marketing purposes in addition to being an accurate reminder of the day and month of the year. And with its varying size, calendar design possibilities are just endless....
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Cool Business Card Tutorials: Great Designs You Should Check and Learn

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Sep 8, 2011, 12:29 am
Business cards are indispensable in the world of business. It helps an individual broaden their network, perhaps in a fashion unlike any other tool can. They are easy to carry, convenient to give away and pretty cheap to produce. However, not all business cards are the same. Some can do a good job o...
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52 Tasteful Theater Poster Designs for Your Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Sep 6, 2011, 11:00 am
Although it’s no longer as popular as before, theater is still very much alive today. Productions featuring both classic and modern plays are still being held all over the world and has a  fan base composed of not just loyalists but a young generation of theater aficionados. Plays are still perfo...
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30 Creative Letterhead Designs

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Sep 2, 2011, 10:32 pm
A good letterhead is a requirement for any business and any office. What better way is there to stamp your office’s name on the letters and memos that you send out than by using your own letterhead design, right? After all, first impressions last and it’s important to make sure that all of your...
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44 Enticing Club and Party Flyers

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Aug 31, 2011, 11:00 am
In any kind of party or event, you always want guests to join in. But with so many events happening in your neighborhood on a nightly basis, it could be a bit difficult to gather enough guests to fill up your venue. For this reason, giving away enticing club flyers and party flyers is a must. Every...
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Dog Photography for Postcard Design Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Aug 26, 2011, 11:00 am
Dog photography has been a hit in various animal lovers and dog lovers forums as well as in photography and graphic design online galleries. Dog photos have the same effect on people as that of cute baby pictures—they melt our hearts. For that very reason, they are ideal for postcard design, inclu...
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15 Do Not Disturb Door Hangers for your Inspiration

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Aug 24, 2011, 11:00 am
Do Not Disturb door hangers can be found in almost every hotel. Such door hangers serve primarily as signs to encourage silence in the lobby and to discourage unscheduled visits. However, they can also help hotels market themselves. Just like promotional bookmarks and calling cards, these door hange...
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Wedding Invitations: Tips, Design Samples and Cool Wedding Fonts

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Aug 23, 2011, 4:13 am
Wedding invitations are very important. Often, the number of people who attends a wedding would likely depend on how many of them received an invite. Friends and relatives can also be notified through email, and in many cases, through phone or chat, but nothing beats ol’ snail mail. Sending out i...
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19 Cool Vinyl Banner Designs That Grab Attention

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Aug 19, 2011, 11:00 am
A vinyl banner is probably, in terms of cost, one of the cheapest visual and marketing tool. And yet, despite of the price, it is durable, easy to produce and install. It is no wonder that many marketers use them as point-of-purchase displays, outdoor ads, store and event banners. However, you mig...
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Make Magnets That'll Stick In People's Minds

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Aug 17, 2011, 11:00 am
Magnets may not stick to a lot of surfaces. But when they’re used properly, they can stick in a person’s mind. Promotional magnets are underrated business boosters that serve each and every purpose of other marketing tools…and more. Such magnets usually feature a person/company’s contact de...
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30 Beautiful Save the Date Postcards That You'll Fall in Love With

Jennifer Silverman posted an article on - Aug 15, 2011, 11:30 am
In a time when nothing is more certain than change, the commitment of two people to one another has become difficult and rare.  Yet, by its scarcity, the beauty and value of this exchange have only been enhanced.  ~Robert Sexton Wedding days mark the beginning of a lifetime of togetherness. Celeb...
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I started off as a research writer for traditional print media (books and magazines) in the fields of fashion and photography. A good friend then introduced me to the exciting world of writing online. I'm now learning more in the fields of marketing, small business, and design as I blog while pursuing a degree in multimedia.

I'm one of the resident bloggers of the UPrinting Network. UPrinting is an online printing company, and it has partnerships with related printing sites like Digital Room and Large Format Posters, as well as with design sites like You the Designer. I'm responsible for posting on, managing, and promoting these blogs.

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